Bill Childs

This document details the Air Force core values, which include Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do. Major General Wisian discusses how these foundational principles guide actions, encourage high standards of behavior, and are crucial for maintaining the respected status and success of the military profession. He emphasizes that these values are aspirational and should be strived for daily by all members to uphold public trust.

This document outlines the Texas Army National Guard's strategic objectives, derived from the Texas Adjutant General's priorities. The three core objectives are: empowering soldiers to be deployable, promotable, and fit to fight; maintaining adaptability to meet the needs of Texas and the nation; and strengthening relationships with federal, state, and community partners. The plan aims to build a stronger fighting force for the future by focusing on leadership development, readiness, and collaborative engagement.

This strategic plan for the Texas Military Department (TMD) is structured around three core pillars: 'People First,' 'Relevant and Ready,' and 'Communicate and Partner.' The 'People First' pillar focuses on investing in human capital through effective retention, recruiting diverse talent, developing ethical and resilient professionals, and providing opportunities for growth. The 'Relevant and Ready' pillar aims to optimize force structure, maintain modern facilities, manage resources effectively, and enhance interagency capabilities to ensure TMD provides the right force at the right time. The 'Communicate and Partner' pillar emphasizes building lasting relationships and delivering its message through effective communication, community engagement, government partnerships, and strong Department of Defense relationships. The overarching goal is to sustain TMD capabilities, serve Texas and the nation, and remain the military force provider of choice.

The meeting covered a range of topics including listening to the Corpus Christi Disability Community, reports from invited ex officio agency representatives, rural transportation systems, special education software programs, and guardianship abuse, fraud, and exploitation deterrence program. Discussions also included the Older Individuals who are Blind Program, transition services for students on special education, vision loss in older adults, and rural mental health for people with intellectual and development disabilities. The committee also addressed policy discussions from past public comments, discussions, and meetings.

This document presents the 'Evaluation 2024: Accomplishments and Outcomes of the Texas Workforce System,' which is the first report under the 'Accelerating Alignment: Texas Workforce System Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2031.' The strategic plan, approved in October 2023, aims to drive economic prosperity for Texas and Texans through a collaborative workforce system. It focuses on four primary goals: accelerating relevant education and training for employers, expanding work-based skill acquisition for learners, developing models to support partner capacity, and enhancing data availability and analytics for policy and planning. Key strategic opportunities include meaningful employer engagement, improving outcomes for all Texans, and generating greater return on investments.